DescriptionDuring this tour you will drive by the scenic Great Baikal Road, visit view point at the mountain, Baikal Sanctuary, located in Tankhoy, where you will see museum of Baikal fauna,
walk 4 km by the beautiful nature trail in the forest of Baikal taiga, most of the year surrounded by picturesque
snow peaks. You will see some part of Siberian wildlife here. About 30 km away there is a bird ringing station, which will give you an understanding of the research of bird migration and population changes. At the end we will visit the sable enclosure, where you will see one of symbols of this region, Barguzin sable, very cute and smart animal. Schedule

8:00

Departure from IrkutskPick-up from any place in Irkutsk

9:30

Breakfast at the cafe with view to Lake BaikalAfter 100 km we arrive at the lake. Here we see its southern corner and two parts of Transsiberian railway, it's place to learn a little (or more) from the history of its construction. After the breakfast we start our journey by the Great Baikal Road, going by the shore line of the lake.

10:30

Visit to Sable Mountain viewpointWe come to the top of the mountain by chairlift (not included) and see a beautiful scenery from the top of the lookout point.

12:30

Bird Ringing StationWe arrive to the Baikal Protected National Park and first we visit the bird ringing station. We see some birds trapped into the the hands of scientists, doing counting and research of their population and migration. This is one of the oldest bird ringing stations in Russia.

14:00

Tankhoy SanctuaryArrival to Tankhoy sanctuary. We explore museum at the visitors center, located close to nature trail, and dedicated to the forest inhabitants.

14:30

Tankhoy Nature TrailAfter we will have a relaxing walk by wooden nature trail for 4 kilometers exploring the taiga forest.

16:00

Visit to Sable SanctuaryAfter the walk we visit sable enclosure, where we can see this cute animal, which is famous from the past by its expensive fur. Fortunately, these sable are protected now by the national park. Also we will see here some part of the historical Transsiberian line and Circum-Baikal Railway.

16:30

Departure from TankhoyAfter the walk we will head back to Ulan-Ude or Irkutsk, depending on your route. On the way back in summer we can
make an optional stop at Warm Lakes, which name is pretty understandable, for swimming. Let us know before, if you need it!

21:00

Arrival to Uland-Ude / IrkutskArrival to Ulan-Ude (200 km), we will drop you off at any place in the city. Arrival to Irkutsk around 22-00 (250 km).

Price and Notes:1 person - 15000 rub
2 people - 7000 rub per person
3 people and more - 6000 rub per person
7 people and more - 5500 rub per person
10+ people - ask for a special price!
End tour in Ulan-Ude costs extra 15000 rub per group of 4+ people, 10000 rub for group 1-3 people.

Price includes all transfers and guide service as per itinerary, entrance to the national park and museum.
Lunch on the way is at the road cafe and paid extra (usually around 200-300 rub). Bird ringing station is opened from late April
till end of October). Please take on long-sleeve pants against ticks, you will have a tick repellent also.On the way back in summer we can
make an optional stop at Warm Lakes for swimming. Let us know before, if you need it!

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